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    IRIS sibirica 'Blue King'
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    IRIS sibirica 'Blue King'

    Commonly known as Siberian flag

    Clear blue
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    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Beardless Siberian iris
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails, thrips, viral infections, grey mould(Botrytis)
    • Place of origin
      Central and eastern Europe, northeastern Turkey, Russia. Garden origin.
    • Deciduous
      Usually. Narrow, grass-like leaves to 45cm (18in) long
    • Blue
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      To 1.2m (4ft)
    • Spread
      10-50cm (4-20in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial. Each branched stem produces up to 5 flowers to 7cm (2¾in) across
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • skin irritant
      People
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      to 1.2m (4ft)
      		 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
        10-50cm (4-20in)
      		  
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Cottage garden
      Town garden
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Humus-rich. Will tolerate moist, but not waterlogged, soil
      Neutral to acid soil
      Neutral to slightly acid
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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